Cattle Archives - Countryside

Understanding Animal Body Language

January 27, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle, Homesteading, Horses-Donkeys, Sheep

Develop a better understanding of animal body language, focusing on how livestock animals express their personalities and emotions through specific movements.

Newborn Calf Problems: Giving Animal CPR to Calves

October 20, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

Be prepared for emergencies during calving season by learning animal CPR. This skill can help save more newborn calves and improve your herd’s survival rates.

Animal Friendships and Their Importance for the Herd

October 2, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle, Horses-Donkeys, Pigs, Sheep

Do animal friendships benefit the herd? Researchers have found that preferred partners are important for herd cohesion and animal health and welfare.

Murray Grey Cattle

August 1, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

Learn about Murray Grey cattle, one of the most popular Australian beef cattle breeds. Their temperament and gentle nature make them perfect for small farms.

Quiz: What Farm Animal Are You?

July 8, 2025 · Megan Yaussi · Cattle, Horses-Donkeys, Pigs, Quiz

Take this fun personality quiz to discover your inner farm animal! Pick the image that fits your vibe and see which animal matches your barnyard soul.

Can Animals Feel Pain? Pain Recognition in Livestock

January 17, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle, Homesteading, Sheep

Can animals feel pain like humans? Learn about pain recognition in livestock and animal pain signs to ensure proper care and management.

Raising Domestic Yaks

January 18, 2024 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

At 18 months, Oreo is just a baby, but 300 pounds of baby yak looking for attention can be pretty overwhelming at first introduction!

Cow Butchering at Home

May 30, 2023 · Heather Smith Thomas · Cattle

People who raise cattle generally harvest some for the family table. Often the ideal butcher animal is a heifer that didn’t become pregnant.

Landrace and Heritage Horses and Cattle

March 1, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle, Horses-Donkeys

It’s time to step away from highly specialized livestock and machinery to manage them and re-look at heritage and landrace breeds.

Wintering Calves with Their Mothers

December 27, 2022 · Heather Smith Thomas · Cattle

Some people think wintering calves with their mother won’t grow well on forage, but they actually do quite well.

Pulling a Stock Trailer

December 27, 2022 · Heather Smith Thomas · Cattle, Tractors & Farm Equipment

Preparing your truck and trailer for a trip, practice pulling a stock trailer, drive in traffic, and being safe for you, others, and your livestock.

Watering Cattle in Winter

December 20, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Cattle

Watering cattle in winter is crucial. During cold weather, ranchers need to pay attention to water sources to make sure they don’t freeze.

Preventing Cold Stress in Cattle

November 22, 2022 · Heather Smith Thomas · Cattle

Cold stress in cattle adversely affects cattle health and well-being. Providing adequate nutrition to cows and calves can reduce illness or loss of animals.